Medical Student Charged With Killing 13 Dogs

Written by PETA

Posted 07-07-2011

196 Comments

Andrew David Thompson, a student in osteopathic medicine at Michigan State University, has reportedly admitted to killing 13 tiny Italian greyhounds by grabbing them by the neck, beating them, and throwing them against the ground or a wall.

After an anonymous call to animal control, investigators searched Thompson's apartment and reportedly found a severely injured puppy in the closet whom they rushed to a veterinary hospital. The dog survived, despite suffering from internal bleeding.

Thompson allegedly told an animal control officer that he would get angry and kill the dogs when they had accidents in the house or wouldn't come to him. He is charged with 13 counts of killing animals and faces an additional charge for the beaten dog who survived.

Law-enforcement officials have repeatedly documented that people who commit violent crimes against animals often "graduate" to killing humans. If you ever suspect someone of animal abuse, it is vital, for the safety of the entire community, to report it to authorities.

PETA is calling for the maximum prison sentence for Thompson if he is convicted, and you can help by contacting Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III and politely asking for justice for the dogs Thompson allegedly murdered.

Written by Michelle Sherrow

Tags:

dogs, Michigan State University, Andrew David Thompson, Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III, crimes against animals

Recent Comments

Anne w/ an E commented:

7-22-2011 11:20 PM

This is not a human and should never be allowed to work with humans and never to be allowed to have any animals as pets. I cannot understand the cruelty and the attrocities he's done.
DWD commented:

7-16-2011 7:01 PM

anon, So you want to live in a world with no compasion, empathy or sympathy...well that's a scary thought for, while they may have Andrew in custody, you are still walking around free and thinking that cruelty makes Nobel Prize winners. I fear that your lack of these qualities only means you simply have not been caught for your cruelties yet.
jstrong commented:

7-15-2011 1:54 PM

I think it is very scary to think that this man was becoming a Doctor, good thing the truth about him came out now. He needs help, something is very wrong!
grady commented:

7-15-2011 10:19 AM

Serial killers and other violent people have been known to torture and kill animals before they reach the next stage of doing the same to humans. This is an undisputed fact that cannot be repudiated. To be human is to be humane.
Lisa commented:

7-14-2011 11:00 PM

I think he should be locked up and the key thrown away. I hope that he will get what he deserves. I don't know how people can be so cruel and not have a conscience of what they did.
Mana commented:

7-14-2011 7:19 PM

anon - he could be a Novel price winner? In what? Cruelty ???? Would you leave your child with him together ?? Maybe if it makes him angry in one or another way he will probably do the same to it as to the dogs. A dog can give a lot to society - it has abilities which human never will have. So it can help in many ways. This man is mentally ill - I think every normal person would agree to that. And surely society must be protected from criminals like him, because he is a danger to human and animals! If you agree with that "human" well, the community you live in should keep an eye on you .....
Sara commented:

7-14-2011 5:26 PM

anon, Are you serious?? It's PEOPLE like you that would not contribute anything to society! Your attitude is screwed up. You go Teresa!!!
Phoebe commented:

7-14-2011 4:41 PM

To anon: Actually, I agree with Teresa. And how dare you tell Teresa that we, as a community, would be better off without her? We need more people like her; empathy is good, as are compassion and sympathy. If you can't feel those, then I feel very sorry for you and the community you live in. Further, ff you think it is okay to kill just because you are angry or feel like it, then you are potentially very dangerous and should seek professional help. And do you really believe that this medical student would ever avail to anything? A Nobel Prize in Medicine? Who are you kidding?
Karly commented:

7-14-2011 9:45 AM

@ anon. That is where you are wrong. It is our compassion that keeps this world alive and going.Did you not read the part how most often people move from killing animals to humans.How would we be safe with someone who inflicts pain and takes lives when they should be doing exactly the opposite. Id rather have less clever people in this world with compassion then smart people who ruin lives.
Andrea commented:

7-12-2011 9:15 PM

I THINK HE SHOULDN´T BE A DOCTOR NEVER MORE ,IT IS A SHAME FOR WHAT IS EXPECTED OF SUCH A PROFESSION.

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